Centaurea lusitanica
Also known as: Calcitrapoides lusitanica (Boiss. & Reut.) Holub +3 more
- Calcitrapoides lusitanica (Boiss. & Reut.) Holub
- Centaurea lusitanica var. crassifolia P.Silva
- Centaurea sphaerocephala subsp. lusitanica (Boiss. & Reut.) Nyman
- Centaurea sphaerocephala var. microcephala Welw. ex Mariz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Europe, Centaurea lusitanica is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Portugal
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Madeira